HBO cuts Louis C.K. from charity telecast and on-demand services in wake of harassment allegations

HBO is severing ties with Louis C.K. following a New York Times report that the comedian sexually harassed five women, with allegations spanning back to the late '90s.

The premium cable network has confirmed that it has cut C.K. from its Night of Too Many Stars charity telecast, an annual event which raises funds for autism services. HBO also announced that it will be pulling the comedian's stand-up specials and previous TV series -- including Lucky Louie -- from its on-demand platforms.

“Louis C.K. will no longer be participating in the Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs, which will be presented live on HBO on November 18,” an HBO spokesperson said, per Variety. “In addition, HBO is removing Louis C.K.’s past projects from its On Demand services.”

Meanwhile, FX Networks -- the home of C.K.'s Emmy-winning comedy Louie, where the showrunner has an overall deal and also executive produces Pamela Adlon's Better Things and Zach Galifianakis' Baskets -- issued a statement in response to the report.

“We are obviously very troubled by the allegations about Louis C.K. published in The New York Times today. The network has received no allegations of misconduct by Louis C.K. related to any of our 5 shows produced together over the past 8 years. FX Networks and FXP take all necessary actions to protect our employees and thoroughly investigate any allegations of misconduct within our workplace. That said, the matter is currently under review.”

Earlier Thursday, the premiere for C.K.'s upcoming film, I Love You, Daddy, was canceled ahead of the New York Times' story, with the indie's distributor, The Orchard, revealing that the release plan for the film was being reviewed.

“In light of the allegations concerning Louis C.K. referenced in today’s New York Times, we are cancelling tonight’s premiere of I Love You, Daddy," the statement read. "There is never a place for the behavior detailed in these allegations. As a result, we are giving careful consideration to the timing and release of the film and continuing to review the situation.”

C.K. was also scheduled to appear on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday night before canceling his appearance, with William H. Macy now set to replace him as a guest, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Allegations against C.K. come on the heels of accusations of sexual misconduct leveled against a number of high-profile Hollywood figures including Harvey Weinstein, James Toback, Kevin Spacey, Roy Price, Brett Ratner, Ed Westwick, Steven Seagal, and Jeffrey Tambor. Hours after the C.K. report broke, an allegation of harassment against Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner also surfaced.